J.F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, J.F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at 385 MILLBURY ST, WORCESTER, MA 01610 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-10-18.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $34,000.00 is more than 9.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 15, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 19, 2007. Of the 10 total citations, 2 (20%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $34,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,400.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for J.F. White Contracting Co. reveals a pervasive breakdown in fundamental heavy civil
This facility's $34,000 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,103.
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What OSHA violations was J.F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. cited for?
J.F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. received 10 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-10-18.
How much was J.F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,000.00 against J.F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. in WORCESTER, MA. Average per citation: $3,400.00.
Is J.F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, J.F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. has a risk score of 56 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $34,000.00 is above the industry average.